These 27 classic stories from the master of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen, whisk the reader to magical lands, fantastic voyages, romantic encounters and suspenseful adventures. Children and adults alike will enjoy timeless favourites including: The Little Mermaid; The Emperor's New Clothes; The Little Matchgirl; and The Ugly Duckling. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is a near-facsimile of the first American edition of the collection. Other tales included are: The Tinderbox; Little Claus and Big Claus; A Real Princess; Little Ida's Flowers; The Naughty Boy; The Travelling Companion; The Marsh King's Daughter; The Swineherd; She's Good for Nothing; The Story of the Year; The Rose Elf; The Buckwheat; There's the Difference; Thumbelisa; The Wicked Prince; The Wild Swans; The Garden of Eden; The Flying Trunk; The Girl who Trod on a Loaf; The Steadfast Tin Soldier; Ib and Little Christina; Oli Lockeye; Danish Holger.